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Example Sentences

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"Octopuses are among the most evolutionarily distant animals from humans, as our last common ancestor was a worm that lived 350 to 500 million years ago," says Kieseler.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

Fally Ipupa kick-started his career working with fellow Congolese heavyweight Koffi Olomidé three decades ago and today boasts millions of fans across the globe.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

The income tax was launched over 100 years ago, when valuing wealth and assets would have been almost impossible.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

The project was unveiled more than two years ago, but many of the details remain unclear.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

The wasps had long ago grown and flown.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck